Bee Diseases Act. Country/Territory Sweden Document type Legislation Date 1974 (1995) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Apiculture/sericulture Inspection Animal production Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Act applies to infectious diseases affecting bees that potentially harm bee farming and that are prescribed by Government Order (sect. 1). Such diseases, when occurring, shall be reported to the authority to be indicated by the Government in accordance with section 2. This authority shall take measures outlined in section 3, including destruction of bee stock and restrictions on trade in live animals, honey, etc. Remaining provisions concern inspection, compensation of damages, appeal against decisions and offences. Full text Swedish Website 62.95.69.15 References - Legislation Implemented by Bee Diseases Decree (1974:212). Legislation | Sweden | 1974 (2004) Keyword: Animal health, Apiculture/sericulture, Inspection, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX